A classical action hero discovers that his entire world has been a lie and must survive by any means necessary
The “gay best friend”, an age-old trope, has been done in countless films and television series. Ranging from one-note (Sex and the City's Stanford and Mario) to nuanced (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's Tituss), the gay best friend exists to support and advise the main protagonist, with their conflicts swept to the side.
Standing up for what's right, she's met with miraculous results. She takes charge of her own destiny.
Kate Winslet and Saorise Ronan deliver stellar performances in a film that doesn't live up to its potential.
Barry Jenkins' masterpiece holds up as the story of a lifetime centered on the intersection of Blackness and gay identity.
Rip Tide is a coming-of-age film that teaches viewers about finding yourself and reconnecting with surroundings.
